What is the severity of CVE-1999-0595?

CVE-1999-0595 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0595?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0595, ensure that the system page file is securely erased during shutdown through system configuration adjustments.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0595?

CVE-1999-0595 affects Windows NT 3.5.1, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.

What are the consequences of CVE-1999-0595?

The consequences of CVE-1999-0595 may include unauthorized access to sensitive data that was stored in the system page file.

Is it necessary to update to a newer operating system to avoid CVE-1999-0595?

While updating to a newer operating system can help avoid CVE-1999-0595, proper configuration of the existing systems is also crucial.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0595

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/1/2000

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0595

First published: Thu Jan 20 2000(Updated: )

A Windows NT system does not clear the system page file during shutdown, which might allow sensitive information to be recorded.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000

	=3.5.1
	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0595?
CVE-1999-0595 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0595?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0595, ensure that the system page file is securely erased during shutdown through system configuration adjustments.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0595?
CVE-1999-0595 affects Windows NT 3.5.1, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
What are the consequences of CVE-1999-0595?
The consequences of CVE-1999-0595 may include unauthorized access to sensitive data that was stored in the system page file.
Is it necessary to update to a newer operating system to avoid CVE-1999-0595?
While updating to a newer operating system can help avoid CVE-1999-0595, proper configuration of the existing systems is also crucial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0595?
CVE-1999-0595 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0595?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0595, ensure that the system page file is securely erased during shutdown through system configuration adjustments.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0595?
CVE-1999-0595 affects Windows NT 3.5.1, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
What are the consequences of CVE-1999-0595?
The consequences of CVE-1999-0595 may include unauthorized access to sensitive data that was stored in the system page file.
Is it necessary to update to a newer operating system to avoid CVE-1999-0595?
While updating to a newer operating system can help avoid CVE-1999-0595, proper configuration of the existing systems is also crucial.